Monthly Features for Your Puppy
At Sit, Stay, ’N Play, we highlight select programs and services each month that support you and your pup and make life easier. These monthly features are available in store so we can connect with you, answer questions, and help you find what fits your dog best for you and them.
Lick, Chew, Settle
May 1st to May 31st, 2026
There are times when your dog doesn’t need more activity.
They need a way to come back down.
After a walk. After training. At the end of the day. Even in the middle of it when things feel a little too busy.
That’s where simple calming routines can help.
Licking and chewing are natural behaviors that support relaxation. They give your dog something steady to focus on, helping them shift out of that “always on” feeling and into a more settled state.
This doesn’t have to be complicated.
A chew at the end of the day.
A quiet moment to slow down after activity.
A simple routine that signals, “we’re done now.”
Over time, those moments start to mean something. Your dog begins to recognize the pattern and settle more easily.
If your dog has a hard time turning off, it may not be about doing more.
It may be about adding a clear way to come down from it.
For some dogs, something to chew or a calming supplement can help take the edge off and make it easier to settle. If you’re not sure what that could look like for your dog, we’re always happy to help you find what fits best.
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